CVE-2020-10221KEV · OVERDUE

rConfig OS Command Injection Vulnerability

High · published March 8, 2020

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Confirmed exploited, and the score agrees

CVSS calls it high at 8.8. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 99.6th percentile for exploit probability.

1635
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
8.8
EPSS
77%
Percentile
99.6
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky attack just waiting for an invitation! The fileName POST parameter in rConfig through version 3.94 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands. ⚡ Think of it like a party invitation that allows unwanted guests to not only enter but also rearrange your entire living room. By passing shell metacharacters in the request, attackers can take control of the server as if they belong there! This vulnerability could lead to devastating consequences, allowing attackers to execute commands that could read sensitive information, alter configurations, or even take complete control of the server. It's like handing the keys to your house to a stranger and saying, 'Make yourself at home!'

Put simply

Think of it like a party invitation that allows unwanted guests to not only enter but also rearrange your entire living room. By passing shell metacharacters in the request, attackers can take control of the server as if they belong there! This flaw in rConfig allows for arbitrary command execution via crafted inputs in the fileName parameter, exposing the system to remote code execution risks. Attackers can utilize shell metacharacters to manipulate command execution without proper sanitation.

What to do

This vulnerability could lead to devastating consequences, allowing attackers to execute commands that could read sensitive information, alter configurations, or even take complete control of the server. It's like handing the keys to your house to a stranger and saying, 'Make yourself at home!' To protect your system, immediately patch to the latest version of rConfig. Validate and sanitize all user inputs rigorously, especially for dangerous characters. Consider implementing additional security measures like web application firewalls. 🔥 You've got this! With these steps, you'll fortify your defenses and keep the digital intruders at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
8.8 · HIGH
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.77123 · 99.6th percentile
Published
2020-03-08T21:03Z
KEV added
2021-11-03 · due 2022-05-03
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 AUG 04:27Z
    EPSS moved 37% → 80%
    epss
  • 03 NOV 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by May 3
    kev
  • 08 MAR 21:03Z
    lib/ajaxHandlers/ajaxAddTemplate.php in rConfig through 3.94 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands via shell metacharacters in the fileName…
    cvelistv5